Savanna Portage State Park
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Savanna Portage State Park
55626 Lake PlaceMcGregor, MN 55760
Take Highway 65 north to Aitkin County Road 14, then follow 14 for 11 miles to the park.
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Savanna Portage State Park is comprised of almost 16,000 acres. Its landscape of rolling hills, mixed hardwoods, pines, and 4 lakes provide many recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, swimming, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Hike or ski the historic Savanna Portage Trail where voyageurs, explorers and Indians once carried canoes and heavy packs. Or walk high above on the Continental Divide Trail where water flows either to the Mississippi River or Lake Superior. This northern lake country park offers excellent swimming, boating, fishing and camping opportunities. 27 mi of hiking and mostly intermediate level cross-country skiing; 32 mi of snowmobile trail. Boat and canoe rental.
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Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. D
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Swimming beach
Green Practices
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Recycling stations available at dump station. We purchase recycled paper products, and items with low toxicity when possible. We purchase items locally when possible.
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 1
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 1
- Total number of campsites: 61
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 27
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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At 115 miles long, the Paul Bunyan State Trail is Minnesota's longest continuous rail-trail